Jersey Shore Arts Center

Four Saturdays | April 11 – May 2 | 10:00AM -12:30PM | Materials Fee $35

Ready to kick up your metalsmithing skills? Then it’s time to start using the torch! We’ll learn how to use fire to solder metal joints with a butane torch in this 2.5-hour weekly class. Projects will include copper/brass saddle rings and pendants. Prior experience in sawing and filing metal will help. Must be 21 and older. Materials fee $35.

Materials to Bring (Printable)

-          Mask for dust

-          Plastic safety glasses

-          A small sketchbook & pencil

-          An apron

Brief

The course will start with a safety demonstration of the torch, and an introduction to types of solder, flux, pickling and to soldering tools. You’ll then design your pieces of jewelry and learn how to melt solder to attach two pieces of metal. You’ll have of time to practice with the torch before committing to your final projects. After firing, learn how to clean up your piece and make it shine!